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3.55 / 5
3.55 / 5
0.2 mi from University of Surrey - Main Campus View map
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0.2 mi from University of Surrey - Main Campus View map
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Big room with a sink which is useful. The kitchen is very small for 7 people and you only get one table pressed up against the wall. No social space at all, you have to socialise in people's rooms. Great location though. 2 minute walk from GSA and 30 seconds from the Library and Wates House.

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By member1068899
On 12th May 22
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Big room with a sink which is useful. The kitchen is very small for 7 people and you only get one table pressed up against the wall. No social space at all, you have to socialise in people's rooms. Great location though. 2 minute walk from GSA and 30 seconds from the Library and Wates House.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member9120981 On 19th October 24 verified Verified student

Overall Rating: 4/5 I had a generally positive experience staying at this university accommodation. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects: Positives: Room Space & Amenities: The size of the room was fantastic! There was more than enough space to comfortably organize my belongings, study, and relax. One of the standout features was the in-room sink. This was incredibly convenient for personal hygiene and saved trips to the communal bathrooms for small tasks. The large windows in the room were another highlight. They allowed for plenty of natural light, making the room feel airy and open. This really improved the overall atmosphere, making the space feel inviting and pleasant. Value for Money: Given the rent price, I found the accommodation to be excellent value for money. Compared to other student accommodations, it provided a good balance between cost and the facilities offered. Negatives: Kitchen Size One of the main downsides

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1068899 On 12th May 22 verified Verified student

Big room with a sink which is useful. The kitchen is very small for 7 people and you only get one table pressed up against the wall. No social space at all, you have to socialise in people's rooms. Great location though. 2 minute walk from GSA and 30 seconds from the Library and Wates House.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By chumbawumba On 31st May 21 verified Verified student

It's in a great location, right on campus, however ... The bathrooms are tiny. Showers are so small it's literally difficult to rinse and lather because you have limited movement inside them. Kitchens are tiny. They wouldn't be bad for 3-4 people but 6-7 is definitely exceeding the limits. Very uncomfortable. No elevators in the flat I stayed in and walking up 3 flights of stairs after walking uphill is tiresome. Almost zero ventilation from windows so in the Spring/Summer it gets super hot in your room. No common area to socialize. People stay in their rooms, trying to socialize in the tiny kitchens is uncomfortable. Plenty of laundry machines.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1337900 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

Big room but small kitchen. Still can have social side of it or even go to other rooms to meet people. Lots of fun

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member633163 On 27th July 18 verified Verified student

Lovedddd shared accomodation best value for money and best people

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By Sian On 2nd June 18 verified Verified student

Very beautiful and well located however had constant problems throughout the year. Loco broke on the second day and I was locked out of my flat with no lock on the main door for 2 weeks. Lift was constantly breaking. Doesn’t have a good ventilation system so higher floors get very hot or very cold. Cathedral bells being heard at all hours should be advertised as it played a part in many people’s sleep cycle.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1129945 On 23rd January 18 verified Verified student

New building, absolutely spot on. Get what we pay for staff are helpful and try to accommodate and cater for all needs. Any issues get dealt with or fixed same day. Right in the city centre and only 29 minutes walk to uni. Couldn't ask for a better place to oive.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member624346 On 20th October 16 verified Verified student

Peaceful, very accessible and with the best location

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member523798 On 27th August 16 verified Verified student

I loved every minute of living at Cathedral Court! The best location out of all of the halls, lovely rooms. Kitchens are small but that wasn't a problem at all, still had more than enough space to socialise.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1123535 On 8th August 16 verified Verified student

Great place to live, near Wates & the library. Kitchen very small but rooms are a nice size.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1122802 On 13th June 16 verified Verified student

Great place to live, had many a great time there

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1322525 On 18th May 16 verified Verified student

Sikk court, truly the best of all the Surrey halls- only legends live here.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member621142 On 22nd March 16 verified Verified student

kitchen is way to small to be a proper social space for the whole flat

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member1120454 On 15th December 15 verified Verified student

I live in private accommodation, but my friends halls seem good!

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member618442 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

I tiny s*** hole you wouldn't put your dog in, but ridiculously close to lectures and the cramped space means you form close bonds

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member1118387 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Conveniently close to all my lectures, can be noisy, kitchen ridiculously small and old

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member418341 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

you live close to all the important places but your accommodation is nice and quiet. couldn't ask for more :)

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member1318334 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

The kitchens are tiny and sparsely cleaned, no room to socialise or cook as only 3 people can fit at a time. Makes pre drinks difficult and have to go elsewhere. The showers are what you would expect but the mould and spider infestation is not. Good location as opposite the library.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1118333 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Kitchens are woefully small Common room could be a lot better considering we have nowhere else to socialise

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member518244 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Very very small kitchens with 4 seats for those living with 6 other people. Not good for socialising have gatherings in rooms instead

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1216913 On 18th October 15 verified Verified student

Kitchen cannot fit 3 people in let alone the 7 it is meant to cater for. Cleaner is rude and rearranges our kitchens for us and puts clean items in with dirty.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member715716 On 24th September 15 verified Verified student

Nice, clean residence close to the library and wades cafe

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1314850 On 18th August 15 verified Verified student

The accomodation is located nicely and very near to classes and library. I can go out less than 5 minutes before class. The room is reasonably spacious but the kitchen is super small and can only fit 2-3 people at a time. The bathroom is quite small too, but is really clean. Overall, surely a recommendation.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member414830 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

The kitchens are far too small for the number of people sharing it. There are also not enough cupboards to store everything in the kitchen. Most of my food was in my room. However the rooms have a good size.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By Samuel.F.A.B On 31st March 15 verified Verified student

I shared a block with ~27 people of which 20 of us got on so well together (2013). Many of us are now in are finally year and constantly miss the amazing time we had in our 1st year and regularly find time to catch up. The important thing we realised is that everyone wants to have a good time, so there is no point in wasting time being shy about it. :) #Cath5A #Family

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member45003 On 24th March 15 verified Verified student

Very disappointed with my halls, no social space, tiny kitchens, toilets without sinks, and we are paying the same amount of money as people living in the exact same halls only renovated.

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